Viper® 6.5-20x50 PA Riflescope

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Effortlessly shrugging off recoil, moisture and darkness! The Viper's status as a premium riflescope won't be as easy to shake. Discover a riflescope with incredible performance features like premium, fully multi-coated optics, heavy duty Precision Force spring systems and the glass smooth Precision Glide erector system—delivering all this and more at a price that should have pulled a few more hundreds from your wallet than it did.

6.5-20x50 riflescope is ideal for long range, predator/varmint, and target applications.

V-Plex Wide reticle is a general purpose reticle with a wider mid-section of fine wire for less target obstruction. Good for general hunting, target and varmint applications.

Side knob parallax adjust allows quick and easy parallax adjustments with range numbers visible while in the shooting position.

30mm main tube offers improved windage and elevation adjustment along with greater strength.

Rated 5 out of
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zunderwood08 from
Why not?Recently mounted this onto a rem700 sps tac in 223, after getting zeroed in at 100 I was playing on the metallic targets at the local range that vary from 100-345 yards. I had an older gentleman come up and start a conversation about what the gun was and optic. I explained just a good ol'rem700 in 223 with a 6.5-20 viper milldot on it. 6.5-20? Why do you need 20 power on a 223? I simply replied by saying ears please, and range a chicken size metal plate out at 325...I said that's why. I let him get behind the gun for a few shots and gave him the holds for elevation. Needless to say he was going to go buy his own Vortex Optic after that day!

Date published: 2017-06-15

Rated 5 out of
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BileShot from
Bang for the Buck!I'm a man with little to no extra income so I did what any one did. Saved my pennies and researched. Jumped on forums to see what the pros said about trying to get a good bargain scope that would perform. So snipers hide forum guys said the viper. Boy were they right. Optics planet ran a sale and snatched it asap. Actually me and the best friend both grabbed one. Under 0. It's not all bells and whistles but I took it to my first ever long range competition last week. I'm terrible but the scope performed well for what I put it through. Especially against the 00+ scopes I was up against. I'm s vortex guy till death. Thanks guy for making great products!

Date published: 2017-06-15

Rated 5 out of
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Steffy from
I now have 2 scopesGreat for low recoil like .204R, .22-.250, .243 and such because short eye relief. Would recommend extension rings or bases for mounting on long action rifles and mounting this scope on a long action Ruger M77 would involve 30mm extension front ring. Like the optics - bright clear at max power with sharp defined edges of field. Adjustments are easy to make without tools - don't need Allen wrenches for tiny Allen screws. Just pull out turn and push back. I have them set for 70 grain Berger VLD .22-.250 and 87 Hornady VMax zeroed at 200 and 2nd bar down hits at 300 for both. I can look through these scopes for hours without problems.

Date published: 2017-06-15

Rated 5 out of
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Elk Slayer from
Best Scope at an unbeatable priceI have the Viper 6.5-20x50 PA on my Remington SPS .300Rum with a 20MOA rail and rings. I use Barnes VOR-TX 300 Remington Ultra Magnum 180 Grain TTSX Polymer Tipped Spitzer factory ammo "until I start reloading". With this setup I have had phenomenal success down range. I have set this scope up with no issue shooting great groups with no scope adjustments after sight in. I don't have the upgraded turret system but I will shortly. I use this gun for hunting ELK and a little long range action. I am a second focal plane scope guy so this thing when shooting short or long range works for me! I will be trying a Viper PST next for my bench gun.

Date published: 2018-03-13

Rated 5 out of
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Steyr Stooge from
Serious performance and great value.I bought this Viper 6.5-20x50 Dead Hold BDC to put on a Steyr Pro Hunter Varmint in 223 Rem and was immediately impressed with the clarity. After a few shots sighting it in I was breaking clays at 330yds. The Dead Hold BDC reticle made it easy and my brother, who has little shooting experience, was able to do the same. It's light transmission when shooting rabbits and hares over a spotlight was second to none. It was noticably better than my mate's Bushnell Elite which cost 0 more. I'm already considering which Vortex scope to get to replace a Leupold scope on another rifle I own as the Leupold does not suit.

Date published: 2017-06-15

Rated 5 out of
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ADC Aaron from
Excellent value!I bought one of these about six months ago and mounted it on a Savage FCP-SR .308 WIN rifle. I have shot in a couple of local precision rifle type matches with it and have been very happy with it. It has held its zero perfectly and the glass is very clear! The Mil-Dot reticle is why I chose this scope and it has not disappointed me, I only wish there was a First Focal Plane option. This is an excellent optic at its price point!

Date published: 2017-09-01

Rated 5 out of
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William from
Great ScopesHi, I mounted my VIPER 6.5-20X50 PA RIFLESCOPE with the mil dot reticle on a custom A-10 Armalite Rifle. Always the Brite and clear views even in low light situations. The scope stands tall and easily holds up to the recoil of the 7.62, it stays on target always. So far I've been able to shoot a one inch group at 200 Yards. Hopefully I'll get better with more practive I Allowed ex Marine Sergent to shoot it he stated that the optics were on par with scopes costing lots more money. He further stated that he would like to set-up his next gun exactly like it. Not a bad compliment from a Iraq veteran with a Purple Heart & Bronze Star with valor. EMC SW Ret. William R. Galliher

Date published: 2017-06-15

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Reese from
Look no further!Two years ago I needed a scope for my Remington .270 and with only a month before the deer hunt. A salesman at a local sporting goods store introduced me to this scope and he seemed very confident with it, so I decided to give it a try. I had it dialed in and felt very comfortable because of its accuracy in only a short visit to the range. I was able to harvest a great mule deer with it opening morning with one shot. Needless to say.. I have replaced my other name brand optics with Vortex and have had no regrets in doing so. This is a great scope and I am proud to represent it on the mountain and at the range!

Which rings/mount would you recommend to put this on a Ruger Precision Rifle in 6.5mm Creedmoor with the 20MOA top rail? Will I be able to zero at 100yds without bottoming out the elevation?

Asked by: chamilton1909

You will want the 1.45&quot; height 30mm Precision Matched Rings. You should be able to zero at 100 yards, but I would recommend zeroing at 200 or even 300 yards if possible.

Answered by: Graham at Vortex Optics

Date published: 2018-05-04

I asked the question about the Vortex Viper mounted on the 20MOA rail that was shooting high. &nbsp;I was sighting in at 100 yards. &nbsp;I thought with 65 MOA of adjustment I should be able to get zero in that config at 100yards still?

Asked by: Mark

Send me an email at gcronin@vortexoptics.com with your contact info and I will give you call regarding your question.

Answered by: Graham at Vortex Optics

Date published: 2018-05-01

I have a Vortex Viper 6.5-20x50 scope mounted on a Vortex 20MOA Precision extended cantilever mount. &nbsp;These are on my AR-10 chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor. Sighting this in I was still &gt;6 inches high when my elevation bottomed out on the scope? &nbsp;Help?

Asked by: Mark

If you remove the 20 MOA base it will allow you to zero at 100 yards and retain roughly 50 MOA of up travel on the optic.

Answered by: Graham at Vortex Optics

Date published: 2018-05-04

Is this scope still waterproof without the wind and elevation turret caps on. I'm just wondering because I would like to hunt with the caps off for quicker adjustments. &nbsp;

Asked by: -Colin1234-

Our scopes are still waterproof without the caps on. You will have no problem hunting without them on.

Answered by: Graham at Vortex Optics

Date published: 2018-05-04

I have a Remington 700 ADL Tactical in 6.5 creedmoor with a Weaver Rail. Just purchased the Viper 6.5-20x50 to go on top. What rings should I use?

Asked by: Mike

I recommend using the Precision Matched Rings -0.97 inches (PMR-30-97-W).

Answered by: Josh at Vortex Optics

Date published: 2018-04-30

Are the turrets on the viper 6.5-20 50 PA capped tactical turrets or just tall turrets with caps?

Asked by: Shooter18

The turrets on the Viper 6.5-20x50 PA are tall capped turrets.

Answered by: Graham at Vortex Optics

Date published: 2018-05-04

Hi, I have a CZ 557 6.5x55 swede. Which mount/rings will work best for the viper 6.5-20x50?&nbsp;

Asked by: Zack

I would recommend a set of our 30mm Precision Matched Rings 097&quot; inch height for your set up.

Answered by: Graham at Vortex Optics

Date published: 2018-04-27

Hi, I have a CZ 557 6.5x55 swede. Which mount/rings will work best for the viper 6.5x20 x 50?&nbsp;

Asked by: Wouter

I would recommend a set of our 30mm Precision Matched Rings 0.97&quot; inch height for your set up.